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Monday – SaturdayDinner From 5:30pm – Late

Sunday From 5:30pm – 10:00pm

About us

A Taste of Spain in Balmain.

Alegrias is a hidden gem tucked away at the back of the Institute arcade building, one of the oldest and most historic buildings in Sydney’s inner west. Located on the main street in the heart of Balmain upon entering you will be transported to Spain. With crystal chandeliers adorning its high ceilings and hardwood features that will invoke images of the classy churches of the past. Romantic candlelit tables with a central hardwood fireplace make it the ideal hideaway for a romantic date during the week, while the live Flamenco shows with dancers and musicians on the weekends transform Alegrias into a lively and boisterous venue such as can usually only be found in Spain.

The cuisine is traditional Spanish tapas with a twist from the labours of executive chef Alex Gutierrez wwho takes no shortcuts in its production and presentation with everything from the sauces to the bread being made in house to deliver authentic flavours of Spain. The wine list curated by Head Manager, Chef and Sommelier David León consists exclusively of wines imported from Spain that are not commonly found in Sydney so as to fully complement the cuisine.

Alegrias is the ideal restaurant for group functions with its big tables and tapas being the perfect cuisine for social dining

Vino Tinto | Red Wines

Don Ramon (Grenache/Tempranillo) Campo de Borja
It has a complex nose of intense aromas particular to Crianza and its grape varieties. The palate is smooth, full and complex with harmonious oak tannins and good length.

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Heredad de Tejada (Tempranillo) Rioja
Heredad de Tejada is a wine of violet colour and pleasant bouquet, with the notes of red fruits and liquorice, characteristic of Tempranillo. In the mouth it is sweet, followed by good acidity. The tannin makes the aftertaste broad and pleasant.

9.5

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Vina San Juan (melot)
La mancha
An exceptional blend of 3 grape varieties created to appeal to all senses. Bright garnet in colour with notes of berry fruit. Smooth and well balanced with vibrant strawberry flavours

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el Paso (shiraz)CastillaIntense aromas of very ripe wild strawberries and a touch of rich oak that give forth a pleasant sensation of chocolate covered strawberries

Finca Rosal Monastrel (pinot noir)Yelca
Deep dark ruby red colour with violet rim, the aromas are intense fruity reminiscent of dark berries such as cherries, blackberries with notes of wild herbs and toasted oak, on the palate the wine is rich and juicy with good concentration, sweetness & soft tannins.

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Castillo de Albai Crianza (Tempranillo)RiojaOn the nose, it displays aromas of spices, especially black pepper and clove; and of ripe red fruits, essentially raspberry and plum. The palate is powerful but silky, thanks to the perfect balance between acidity and tannins. It has elegance, and a long, intense finish.

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Ramon Bilbao Crianza (tempranillo)RiojaBright deep cherry red, with intense aromas of black berries and touches of coconut and liquorice. Aged in American oak casks for 14 months, it is fresh and beautifully balanced in the mouth.

Arnegui Joven (tempranillo/Garnache)Rioja
Deep cherry-red in colour with purple tones, the nose is intense, with ripe red fruits, spices & vanilla aromas resulting from a period of barrel ageing, the palate is powerful & rich with polished tannins & a long finish.

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Beronia Crianza (tempranillo/Garnache/Mazuelo)Rioja
Red garnet colour with a violet rim, on the nose reminders of fresh fruit such as strawberry, blackberry & cherry with touches of liquorice & notes of fine wood, on the mouth smooth & fruity, fresh & well balanced with notes of chocolate & coffee.

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Mantibre (tempranillo)Rioja
Medium acidity and soft entry. Highlight the black licorice variety typical of the tempranillo grape. Fruity notes appear, accompanied by balsamic notes. Friendly tannins and long aftertaste reminiscent of the time in oak.

Rotllan Torra Crianza (Priorat, Grenache/Mazuelo/ Cab Sav)PrioratLight toast and ripe fruit, vanilla, pepper, with mineral notes and some licorice. On the palate it is soft, silky, very fruity. Perfect for Shiraz lovers.

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Caudex ReservaRiojaMedium-high depth wine, ruby red colour with roof tile rim, which denotes its long barrel ageing and its peaceful bottle ageing. Powerful on the nose with primary aromas of ripe fruit accompanied by complex spicy and balsamic notes and a slight touch of vanilla. Balanced on the palate, it is a round and unctuous wine with ripe and sweet tannins, providing the wine with a long aftertaste: an elegant Rioja classic.

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Ramon Bilbao ReservaRiojaIntense garnet red with maroon tones on the rim, on the nose it has intense & aromatic memories of fresh blackcurrant with a pleasant toast tone of rich noble woods, the spicy touch play with the mineral such as coal or ink, bitter chocolate of liquorice, flavourful & has a elegant mouth feel with a wrapping sensation where nuances of redcurrants, fire embers, pepper, tobacco leaves & infusions.

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Luis Canas Reserva (Tempranillo)RiojaOn the nose it is elegant and complex with aromas of thyme and rosemary, also with notes of tabacco and leather. On the palate it is round, well balanced and warm, with traces of fruits in liquor and notes of marmalade.

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Matsu Recio (Tempranillo)ToroThis is a corpulent wine also having a lot of finesse, with an intense nose having notes of chocolate, black fruits and vanilla. In the mouth the taste is striking, being predominantly round and silky, very unctuous with subtlehints of the glycerine. Touches of fruits linger in the after taste as do mineralnotes. This is a full body wine yet at the same time very easy to drink.

Blume (Sauv Blanc)
Pale yellow with a hint of green, the nose is concentrated with a wide range of fruits that include citrus, mango, pineapple and other tropical fruits. The palate is fresh, fruity and lively with a light and crisp finish.

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Castaño (chardonnay /macabeo)
Crips,fresh and easy drinking white wine. Evidence of white fruit and delicate toast and vanilla hints. Complex, soft and very silky with a well balanced and creamy finish.

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La Miranda de Secastilla (garnacha) Somontano
la miranda garnacha blanca 2012 is a unique wine, due to the grape variety, just cultivated in Spain, specifically in Aragon, it shows a yellow colour with green highlights, high aromatic intensity combining fruit aromas, citrus with some spicy nuances

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Chivite (chardonnay) Navarra
Very intense and bright straw yellow color. Intense and expressive to the nose. Ripe white fruit, peach, citrus peel. Fresh and vivid to the palate, with great volume. Very persistent. Varietal aftertaste with mineral hints and fresh hazelnut.

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Beronia viura unwoodedRioja
Bright wine with intense pale yellow colour with green tones, presents an intense & complex nose with aromas of fennel over a base of tropical fruit with pineapple & mango, the entrance on the mouth is fresh with the fruit dominating, balanced acidity.

Ramon Bilbao (albariño)
Bright yellow with pale lemon and greenish hues . Elegant mineral and delicate white pear aroma. Nice acidity on the palate with eucalyptus and ripe granny smith apples. It is very fresh and juicy with a nice and subtle complexity of white flowers aromas and some tea flavors linger.

Rose Wines

Beronia RosadoRiojaClean, bright strawberry-pink in colour, with a powerful & complex fruity nose, hints of strawberries, raspberries & rose petals, a fresh fruity palate, with flavours of red berries, good acidity balanced with the fruit, a dry but fruity finish.

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Ramon Bilbao RosadoDelicate salmon colour with bright pink hues. On the nose presents fresh aromas of red fruits like strawberries, notes of lemon with hints of white flowers. The balanced palate opens out into red fruits. The acidity is accompanied with reminders of watermelon and pomegranate flavours. It is elegant with a persistent and vibrant finish.

Vilarnau BrutPenedèsBright, pale yellow colour with golden shades, acid to the nose, with a good aromatic intensity, a very important fruity component & light undertones from the ageing process, well rounded in the palate, with a balanced flavour; tasty smooth & persistent, very clean aftertaste with a prominence of fruity aromas.

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Vilarnau Brut Rose Penedès Intense redcurrant colour, with certain shades of salmon, the nose feels ripened red fruits with shades of yeast & liquor undertones, to the palate it is soft & fresh, it fills it gently with creamy, tactile sensations & with herbal touches in the aftertaste.

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Vilarnau Brut VintagePenedèsYellow-gold colour with golden reflections, intense to the nose, with interesting aromas of ripened fruits & nuances from the ageing process, blended with undertones of toasted dries fruits & dine woods, well rounded to the palate, very well balanced & with a fine carbonic presence.